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Michelle Rhee-Weise shares the views of Cary Nelson, former president of the American Association of University Professors. Nelson is worried about the future of the university professor, and sees MOOCs as the ultimate tool to strip the profession of its creativity and individuality.

After the introduction of film, the computer, and smartphones, will the introduction of cheap tablets and innovative apps really cause a revolution in the education industry? This article explains why this time will be different, and gives specifics on how edtech will streamline the education system.

Laura Devaney summarizes Gail Lovely’s ISTE 2013 presentation surrounding tablet devices and apps within the classroom. She shares important precautions to consider with the use of tablets, as well as helpful apps to get students excited about learning.

Can a blended learning approach to K-12 education help students learn faster? This article addresses the issues surrounding the implementation of technology in the classroom, and even profiles some schools on the forefront of the edtech movement.